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The Constitution Of Islamic Republic Of Pakistan QUESTION #9396
Question 1
Article 6(1) defines high treason to include which of the following acts that go beyond physical force?
  • Only armed insurrection
  • Abrogating, subverting, suspending or holding in abeyance the Constitution by use of force OR show of force OR by any other unconstitutional means✔️
  • Only acts of foreign-aided sabotage
  • Only suspension of the Constitution by military force
Correct Answer Explanation
Article 6(1), as substituted by the 18th Amendment, expanded the definition to cover not only 'use of force' but also 'show of force or by any other unconstitutional means.' This triple formulation — use of force, show of force, or any other unconstitutional means — closed previous loopholes that might have distinguished coercive tactics.